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Herbs...Nature's Intelligent Ambassadors of Consciousness! Greetings! Herbs are nature's powerhouses. The coherence and energy of herbs make them the wise and compassionate sages of Nature. When we partake of herbs, their intelligence resonates within us like a tuning fork and we come into vibration and balance.  Certainly we know that herbs are used for treating disease and for rejuvenation, however, beyond these correcting and strengthening qualities, herbs awaken our higher consciousness. They stimulate our vital energies (prana) and our higher mind.
According to Vedic knowledge, the sap of an herb contains a life essence called "soma". Soma is all that nourishes and sustains and offers comfort and enjoyment in the cosmos at all levels. The amount and quality of soma depends on the conditions in which the herb grew and was harvested. For instance plants grown in the mountains and near streams and lakes are purported to have more soma. And of course, organically grown is best.
The soma or life-essence of an herb combines with ojas (essential life energy or vigor) to boost a higher level of activity. When we produce ojas, the vital nectar of life, we feel blissful. A good diet and lifestyle supports the creation of ojas within and herbs stimulate and expand that process.
The effect of herbs manifests over time. They are not drugs; we need to have an overall right diet and lifestyle to support the intelligent work of herbs. Herbs operate on a more subtle level than food and can stimulate the flow of prana through the energy channels and nadis.
We can benefit greatly from the daily use of herbs. They catalyze processes within that clear ama (toxins), strengthen muscles and organs, deeply nourish us, stimulate prana, and awaken our potential for bliss. Plant the seeds that nourish you.
Live with radiant intention and be well, Rhonda |
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All Life Forms Exist to Nourish All Others and to Be Nourished.
 Each form of life receives and transmits life energy. Plants bring us the nourishing power of the sun which is the same energy in all of the stars...all light. They offer nutritive value and also the energy of light. Plants transmute light into life and humans transmute light into consciousness or love through our perception. Plants invite us to commune with the outer sun and our wakefulness (through meditation and other means) brings us to commune with our inner sun...our true Self . In the balance of the inner and outer radiance is nourished bliss.
With proper reverence for the plant world, the true power and intelligence can be released. This means that honoring the sacredness of herbs and seeds and all plants brings us into  communion with Nature. The life force is not received simply by ingesting the plant, but rather its full force is received by being in total communion with it.
What better way to begin the participation of this relationship than to plant your own herbs.
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Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health. For more info visit: http://RadiantLifeAyurveda.com
Radiant Life Ayurveda Center Ayurveda Basics: Upgrade Your Life to Radiant! Wednesdays April 18 and 25@ 6:30-8:30pm Or Thursdays April 19 and 26 @ 10am - noon
Cost: $45 by April 12 or $55 thereafter
Details
Women's Ayurveda Immersion Retreat Friday May 11-13 Come relax and learn and eat!
Cost: $200 includes 2 nights lodging and some Ayurveda meals prepared together. Details
Herbs as Ambassadors of Consciousness.
Wednesdays May 16 & 23 @ 6:30-8:30pm. Cost: $65 by May 9 or $75 thereafter (includes take homes-teas, etc). Details
Awake and Aware
Natural Meditation Free Class
1st group session April 14, noon - 1pm
April 14, 1-5pm 30 minute individual session to be arranged.
2nd group session April 15 1:00-2:00pm
3rd group session April 22 1-2:00pm
Attendance at all sessions is required for completion of meditation training. Details
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Herbs and Their Intelligence
You may recognize the Western herbs listed; the Ayurveda herbs may be less familiar.
- Stimulate the senses, Improve perception, Open the channels and Remove mucus: basil, pippali, sage
- Increase awareness and intelligence, strengthen the mind and body: ashwagandha, shatavari
- Calm the mind, emotional release: valerian, nutmeg, skullcap, hops, chamomile, spearmint, red clover
- Stimulate Digestion: black pepper, cardamom, coriander, fennel, ginger, peppermint, turmeric, neem, cinnamon, cloves, hing
- Improve Circulation: cinnamon, clove
- Relieve Intestinal Gas, Bloating: bay leaves, hing, cinnamon, coriander, mint, dill, ginger, basil
- Invite Weight Loss: [proper diet], cayenne, ginger, guggul
- Cleanse and Purify: sarsaparilla, goldenseal, aloe vera, cayenne pepper, licorice , sage, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, ginger, turmeric.
 Commune with Nature in your own yard--consider planting basil, sage,hops, chamomile, mints (confine in a pot) dill, and cayenne.
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Personal Ayurveda Assessment 
Rhonda Egidio Ph.D., provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle and offers Ayurvedic recommendations. Your assessment includes pulse and tongue diagnosis and health interview to determine your Constitutional Dosha balance (prakruti) and more importantly your current imbalance (vikruti).
You will receive a detailed written summary of your dosha states/assessment results, a list of personal recommendations, and recipes and other resources to support you in restoring balance.
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Rhonda Egidio, Radiant Life Ayurveda
Ayurveda information shared here is for general educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional in these matters.  |
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Upcoming Events
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Awake and Aware: Natural Meditation April 14, 15, and 22.
Radiant Life Ayurveda Ayurveda Basics
April 18 & 25 or 19 & 26
Women's Retreat
May 11-13
Herbs as Ambassadors May 16 &23
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Kapha Tea
We are in Kapha season--March to June. Here is a tasty tea to support Kapha balancing for detoxing, releasing mucus, and weight loss.
Each measurement is a "part". Depending on how much you want to make, 1 part could be a teaspoon or a cup.
1 Ginger
1 Cardamom
1/4 cloves (the spice not garlic)
1/8 turmeric
1/8 pepper
1/16 saffron
All dry powders. Mix and take as 1/2 tsp per 1 C boiled water. Can add a bit of honey--which also pacifies Kapha.
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Ayurveda Super Herbs
strong rejuvenative-highest natural source of Vit C.
Ashwagandha--highly regarded for vigor and strength, may be useful for yogis.
Brahmi-brain and nervine tonic
Shatavari-rejuvenate for women and anti-aging
Please note:
Herbs are powerful. Often Ayurveda herbs are combined in formulas for a balancing effect and are advised, if necessary for you, based upon your assessed doshic imbalance.
The info provided here is to expand your knowledge on the potential benefits of intelligent Ayurvedic herbs and does not constitute a specific recommendation for you.
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